Let's start with yesterday. Dad began the bowel cleanse and fast in preparation for the surgery. It was a pretty tough day. In the evening Dennis gave Dad a blessing, assisted by John, our boys and President Patrick. Things improved a bit after that. They also gave Mom a blessing which helped calm her anxiousness. We know the Lord is watching over them and can feel your love and prayers as well.
Mom and Dad were both up around 2:30 AM and we left for the hospital around 4:30, arriving just before 6:00. After some pre-op, Dad went to surgery about 7:30. He kissed Mom and told her not to worry and asked us to take care of her. Once again, thinking always of his sweetheart.
We were told to expect the operation to last six hours. We received the first update about two hours into the surgery and Mom was visably relieved to hear he was doing well. After that, she was able to doze a bit as we waited.
The surgeon visited with us around 1:00 pm, and was very pleased with Dad's response to such a major operation. He said he lost litte blood, vitals were good throughout, and that he felt he was able to get all the cancer her could see. The complications he expected because of the radiation Dad received for prostate cancer several years back were minimal. The lymphnodes, he said, looked and felt good, but a biopsy will tell us more. The report should be back by the end of the week.
We waited about three hours while he was in recovery. They were working to stabalize his blood pressure and to be sure the epidural was working. We received reports from his nurse during that time and she said he was still cracking jokes and doing well.
Dad is in his room now (7:30pm) and he looks pretty darn good! When he first arrived, he looked around for mom and with a concerned look asked if she was okay. She was a little teary and replied she was, that she was just glad to see him. It is sweet to see their tender exchanges of concern.
It has been a long day, one that we are glad is behind us. We expect Dad to be in the hospital for a week to ten days. He commented on how nice everyone has been. The nurses, doctors...everyone here are so very kind and helpful. His room is bright and spacious with a lovely view of the foothills above the Univerisity of Utah. If Dad has to go through this, we are pleased that he is able to go through it here.
I know many of you may want to visit. We should probably give him a couple of days just to rest. We will keep you posted and let you know when he is up to having company. In the mean time, our cell phones are on and you can always call. I'm grateful Dennis and Debbie are here. One nurse looked at us and commented on Dad's great support team. Dad said, "That's not all of them. There are a lot more." Were he able to type right now I know he would say, "A family is wonderful thing. Thank you for your prayers. I love your all." - Dayna
Mom and Dad were both up around 2:30 AM and we left for the hospital around 4:30, arriving just before 6:00. After some pre-op, Dad went to surgery about 7:30. He kissed Mom and told her not to worry and asked us to take care of her. Once again, thinking always of his sweetheart.
We were told to expect the operation to last six hours. We received the first update about two hours into the surgery and Mom was visably relieved to hear he was doing well. After that, she was able to doze a bit as we waited.
The surgeon visited with us around 1:00 pm, and was very pleased with Dad's response to such a major operation. He said he lost litte blood, vitals were good throughout, and that he felt he was able to get all the cancer her could see. The complications he expected because of the radiation Dad received for prostate cancer several years back were minimal. The lymphnodes, he said, looked and felt good, but a biopsy will tell us more. The report should be back by the end of the week.
We waited about three hours while he was in recovery. They were working to stabalize his blood pressure and to be sure the epidural was working. We received reports from his nurse during that time and she said he was still cracking jokes and doing well.
Dad is in his room now (7:30pm) and he looks pretty darn good! When he first arrived, he looked around for mom and with a concerned look asked if she was okay. She was a little teary and replied she was, that she was just glad to see him. It is sweet to see their tender exchanges of concern.
It has been a long day, one that we are glad is behind us. We expect Dad to be in the hospital for a week to ten days. He commented on how nice everyone has been. The nurses, doctors...everyone here are so very kind and helpful. His room is bright and spacious with a lovely view of the foothills above the Univerisity of Utah. If Dad has to go through this, we are pleased that he is able to go through it here.
I know many of you may want to visit. We should probably give him a couple of days just to rest. We will keep you posted and let you know when he is up to having company. In the mean time, our cell phones are on and you can always call. I'm grateful Dennis and Debbie are here. One nurse looked at us and commented on Dad's great support team. Dad said, "That's not all of them. There are a lot more." Were he able to type right now I know he would say, "A family is wonderful thing. Thank you for your prayers. I love your all." - Dayna
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